Fox, USGA aim to provide a tech upgrade for U.S. Open television

40 reads: The Gospel according to golf course architect David McLay Kidd

David McLay Kidd used to build golf’s most difficult courses. With the opening of Gamble Sands, he preached the virtues of playability with a missionary’s zeal. His story is among Golfweek's 40 great reads.

While NBC was following the action at the top of the leaderboard, Brandt Packer and his crew were tracking play on the “Bear Trap,” the watery three-hole stretch from Nos. 15-17 at the PGA National Champion Course.

Fox Sports promises fresh look in airing USGA championships in 2015

Brandel Chamblee values rare week in 18th tower for Golf Channel

Brandel Chamblee only works live golf once or twice a year. Chamblee is at his best in the studio, but his experience with players and instructors at Pebble Beach was a reminder of the value of onsite reporting.

A Golf Channel interview with President Mike McCauley about the first 20 years and the future of the network

Mike McCarley, president of Golf Channel, sat down to discuss the state of the channel. In this part of the interview, McCarley discusses the channel's first two decades and what's in store going forward.

A Golf Channel interview with President Mike McCauley new initiative amid a crowded schedule

Mike McCarley, president of Golf Channel, sat down to discuss the state of the channel. In this part of the interview, McCarley discusses future programming initiatives and how the channel is coping with a heavy tournament schedule.

Ireland sees tourism uptick from U.S. visitors

From the Wild Atlantic Way on Ireland’s western coastline to the news that Rory McIlroy’s foundation will host the Irish Open at Royal County Down in May, there’s plenty for visitors to see and experience on the island.

David McLay Kidd plans for user-friendly design at Sand Valley

This has been quite a year for David McLay Kidd, and now he has landed arguably the biggest architectural assignment in golf this year – the second course at Sand Valley, the Rome, Wis., resort being developed by Bandon Dunes founder Mike Keiser.